Jammu, June 22 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, visited Jammu on Monday as part of its ongoing engagements in the Union Territory.

The committee, along with its members, held discussions with officials at the Regional Passport Office and also interacted with representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs deputed from Delhi during the visit.

Speaking to reporters, Tharoor praised the role of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in safeguarding the country and said that every citizen should have the opportunity to witness their work in the border areas.

"What the BSF soldiers do for our country, keeping us safe, is truly commendable. I believe everyone should witness...